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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,769.36, 392,982.96 and 155,710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,769.36, 392,982.96 and 155,710.56 is: 214,881.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,769.36 : 392,982.96 = 155,710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,769.36/392,982.96 = 155,710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,769.36x = 392,982.96 × 155,710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,769.36x = 61,191,596,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,191,596,772.06/284,769.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,881.25

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